Peach Pit ’90s Dance Party, Saturday Looking to get down to a little Hanson, Notorious B.I.G. or Backstreet Boys?
Then Saturday night’s Peach Pit dance party at DC9 may be the place for you.
Peach Pit is the brainchild of local DJ Matt Bailer. The 33-year-old founded the dance night in October of 2009, after seeing a saturation of ’80s parties in the area and realizing a dearth of ’90s events. (Those in the know will get the obvious “90210” reference in the dance night’s title).
“It kind of just took off,”said Bailer, who is also behind the local Mixtape party. “People just love the era.”
Bailer spins songs that anyone of a certain age will know, from the Spin Doctors and the Spice Girls to more obscure stuff fans may not remember the name of but will remember the beat or cheesy video. Even tracks like Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn,” which is difficult to dance to, receive a warm singalong reception.
“Pretty much anything you can dance to or sing along to is fair game,” said Bailer, who suggests getting to DC 9 early.
For a man who came of age musically in the ’90s, the songs of that decade resonate with Bailer.
“Almost every song we play takes me back to a specific moment in life,” he said.
And maybe you too.
Or like the Spice Girls said, “Zigazig-ha!”
Info: $5, dcnine.com
When: Saturday, 10 p.m.
The Second City at Wolf Trap, Friday & Saturday
Don’t miss this world-famous comedy troupe as it come through town as part of its “Fair & Unbalanced” tour. Watch as the group that set the gold standard for improv takes it to politicians, and more.
Info: $24, wolftrap.org.
When: 8 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Hellmouth Happy Hour at the Black Cat, Saturday
There’s no shortage on nostalgia this weekend. On Saturday, head to the Black Cat’s backstage for a screening of a “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” episode, paired with drink specials. This week, it’s “Witch.” Heck, if this catches on, maybe there’ll be an “Angel” marathon in the works.
Info: Free, blackcatdc.com
When: From 7 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday
The Pretty Things Peepshow, Friday
Catch sword swallower Miss Heather Holliday, 27-inch tall Midget of Mischief Lil’ Miss Firefly and Dapper Dan of Danger Donny Vomit. Plus others. Need we say more?
Info: $10 day of, $15 in advance; redpalacedc.com
When: First performance doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.; second performance doors at 10:30 p.m., show at 11 p.m. Friday
Jimmy Lange boxing at the Patriot Center, Saturday
How about a sampling of the sweet science this weekend? Virginia boxer Jimmy Lange puts his 34-4-2 (with 24 knockouts) record on the line against Jimmy Holmes of Indiana. Root on the local middleweight, who once appeared on the boxing reality show “The Contender.” Plus a three-fight undercard.
Info: $35 to $500, patriotcenter.com
When: First fight is scheduled for 7 p.m., Saturday
